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AOPA Pushes Back on Conditional Right of Way for Drones

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While pilots have sought to maintain maneuverability-based right-of-way rules, along with shared responsibility for see-and-avoid, as drones are integrated into the national airspace system, the nascent drone industry has struggled to develop cost-effective ways to enable unmanned aircraft to detect other objects around them. The FAA’s FAR Part 108 proposed rule seeks to upend these […]

From Police to Private Sector: Flock Safety Launches Drone-as-Security Platform

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Flock Safety introduces new security product for private sector By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Flock Safety, a leading developer of drones as first responder (DFR) programs and other security technology for law enforcement is rolling out a technological solution to meet the security needs of non-law enforcement customers. The company recently unveiled its Flock […]

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Orkid Unveils All-in-One Drone Combining LiDAR, Photogrammetry, GNSS, and Starlink

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Orkid has announced a new variant of its ORKID 260 vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drone, bringing together four of the most advanced aerial data capture technologies into one integrated, NDAA-compliant system. The ORKID 260VTOL integrated drone combines LiDAR, photogrammetry, GNSS, and Starlink satellite connectivity onboard, allowing all systems to operate simultaneously. The drone features […]

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Censys and STRIXDRONES Partner to Bring Remote Fixed-Wing Inspections to the Power Grid

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Censys Technologies and STRIXDRONES USA have announced a strategic partnership that combines a long-endurance, fixed-wing drone built for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations with a fully autonomous docking station. The collaboration aims to enable continuous, remote inspection of power infrastructure across the United States. America’s utilities face mounting challenges from wildfire risk, vegetation […]

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Ohio Launches Nation’s First Statewide Drone First Responder Program with SkyfireAI

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A First for the Nation The State of Ohio has announced a milestone for public safety innovation: the launch of the first statewide Drone First Responder (DFR) program in the United States. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), through its DriveOhio UAS Center, has selected SkyfireAI to serve as program manager, with CAL Analytics acting […]

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From the Floor of Intergeo 2025: Xer Showcases Their Hybrid-Electric X8 Infrastructure Inspection Drone

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Swiss manufacturer Xer Technologies presented its Xer X8 hybrid-electric unmanned aircraft system at Intergeo 2025 in Frankfurt, demonstrating the platform’s advanced capabilities for large-scale infrastructure monitoring operations. The Xer X8 addresses critical operational limitations of battery-powered drones through innovative hybrid propulsion technology. Xer X8 Technical Specifications and Performance The Xer X8, (available in an NDAA-compliant […]

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Norway’s Aker Solutions is First Company in Europe to Secure Full BVLOS Certification

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– Aker Solutions certification for unlimited beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations opens a new age of autonomous inspection for offshore platforms, onshore yards, process plants and industrial sites. Full BVLOS certification enables Aker Solutions to conduct autonomous operations alongside manned helicopters and aircraft, one of the most advanced and highest risk authorizations […]

UK Approves First International Civil Drone Operation

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The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has granted Windracers, a British commercial and defense drone manufacturer, approval to conduct the first international civil unmanned aerial system (UAS) operation by a UK company. Working in partnership with Luftfartstilsynet (Civil Aviation Authority Norway), Windracers will fly its dual-use heavy-lift drone, Windracers ULTRA, beyond visual line of sight […]

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Windracers Earns UK’s First International Civil Drone Approval

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The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has has approved Windracers, a British civil and defence drone manufacturer, to conduct the UK’s first civil unmanned aerial system (UAS) international operation. Windracers has been given approval by the CAA and Luftfartstilsynet (Civil Aviation Authority Norway) to fly its dual-use heavy-lift drone, Windracers ULTRA, beyond visual line of […]

Amprius Secures $35 Million Repeat Order for SiCore® Batteries

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UAS manufacturer invests in advanced power technology as industry demand surges Amprius Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: AMPX) has announced a new purchase order exceeding $35 million for its SiCore® cells from a leading unmanned aerial systems (UAS) manufacturer. The order follows a $15 million commitment earlier this year, underscoring growing demand for high-performance batteries in aviation. […]

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